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OCTOBER 17:

4:00 pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Distinguished Lecturer

“A CRISPR Approach to Biomedical Research”

Dr. Joseph Miano

Assoc. Director – Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute

Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Aab Cardiovascular Institute

University of Rochester Medical Center

7:00pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Keynote Address

 “Human Gene Editing Now: The National Academy of Science’s Pursuit of What We Should Do”

 Dr. James Peterson

Schumann Professor and Director

Benne Center for Religion & Society

Roanoke College

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Editor-in-Chief, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

OCTOBER 18:

10:50am – 12:05pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Case Study and Discussion

“What Resources Can We Bring to Guide Gene Editing, specifically as Christians?”

Dr. James Peterson

Schumann Professor and Director

Benne Center for Religion & Society

Roanoke College

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Editor-in-Chief, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/barnes-symposium.aspx

Barnes Science and Faith Symposium: CRISPR & the Ethics of Human Gene Editing

October 17-18, 2016

October 17

4:00 pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Distinguished Lecturer

“A CRISPR Approach to Biomedical Research”

Dr. Joseph Miano

Assoc. Director – Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute

Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Aab Cardiovascular Institute

University of Rochester Medical Center

7:00pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Keynote Address

 “Human Gene Editing Now: The National Academy of Science’s Pursuit of What We Should Do”

 Dr. James Peterson

Schumann Professor and Director

Benne Center for Religion & Society

Roanoke College

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Editor-in-Chief, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

October 18

10:50am – 12:05pm | Smith Hall - Lake Auditorium

Case Study and Discussion

“What Resources Can We Bring to Guide Gene Editing, specifically as Christians?”

Dr. James Peterson

Schumann Professor and Director

Benne Center for Religion & Society

Roanoke College

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Editor-in-Chief, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/barnes-science-faith-symposium-crispr-the-ethics-of-human-gene-editing-tickets-27354517097?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_CyLSYdZGkGK0Fvczl5sZItB71AgAtMNcx9ZTzgk-B37f4JxF6CNh-EL8oiSbQP2x

<p>Guest speaker: Students for Life of America President, Kristan Hawkins</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>For more information, visit: www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner</p>

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner

All of Roberts Wesleyan Community and regional students are invited to attend an informal time of conversation with Kristan Hawkins. Lunch tickets are available in Garlock Dining Hall ($8.00). Join us with or without your lunch in the Ellen Stowe Room, Garlock Dining Hall. For more information on this or other events of the day, go to www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner.

Contact Chaplain@roberts.edu or call the Chaplain's Office at 585 594-6830 with questions.

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner

The journey of discerning which path of theological education is right for you is much clearer when you have all the information you need. We invite you to attend a Seminary information meeting, where together we will discuss the critical program components that fully equip and transform students to share in the mission of God.

You can expect to:

• Get to know us better
• Learn more about our many programs and distinctives
• Connect with distinguished faculty and alumni
• Ask questions
• Share your vision for ministry and theological study
• Observe a class (optional)

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.nes.edu/information-meetings/

<p>Enjoy a&nbsp;free dinner presentation with Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life of America.</p> <p><em>Area chapters of Students for Life are encouraged. Open to all students, highschool or college. For more information or to register go to: www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner. &nbsp;Call 585 594 6830 or email&nbsp;Chaplain@roberts.edu&nbsp;with questions.</em></p>

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/wittemansymposiumdinner

Program Contact: Stephen Fisher, 585.594.6478 Fisher_Stephen@roberts.edu
Program Web Site: http://www.roberts.edu/om

Information Meeting Sign Up

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/om

Program Contact: Stephen Fisher, 585.594.6478 Fisher_Stephen@roberts.edu
Program Web Site: http://www.roberts.edu/bha

Information Meeting Sign Up

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/bha

Senior Recital: Jessi Temple, soprano

Enjoy a late night "pick-me-up" with some free Chai samples! Sponsored by the Office of Student Life.

"The Dance" - Colossians 1:3-14

Guest Speaker: Marc Porpilia, Chaplain for Hockey Ministries International

Program Contact: Brenda Mutton 585-594-6686, School of Nursing Graduate Office
Program Web Site: http://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/nursing-education-ms.aspx

Information Meeting Sign Up

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/nursing-education-ms.aspx

Program Contact: Brenda Mutton 585-594-6686, School of Nursing Graduate Office
Program Web Site: http://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/nursing-leadership-and-administration-ms.aspx

Information Meeting Sign Up

Event Link/Event Registration: http://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/nursing-leadership-and-administration-ms.aspx